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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jc Mcconnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rae Bae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 lbs
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176 cm
25
160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jc Mcconnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rae Bae!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bae lands a lovely overhand right.
Bae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bae misses with a body kick.
Bae drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with the head strike.
Bae blocking some punches.
Mcconnell fails to pull guard.
Mcconnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcconnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell wants a takedown.
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bae.
Bae with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jc Mcconnell has been cut.
Mcconnell throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bae changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcconnell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bae lands a body shot.
Mcconnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Mcconnell lands.
Bae digs a good body shot into Mcconnell's ribs.
Bae fails to land the takedown.
Mcconnell is looking for a counter combo.
Mcconnell stuffs the takedown.
Jc Mcconnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rae Bae.
Mcconnell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bae. Mcconnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bae has closed the distance and engaged Mcconnell in a clinch.
Mcconnell lands an elbow that stopped Bae in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcconnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bae's brow.
Mcconnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcconnell throws a head punch that misses.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcconnell throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcconnell throws a head punch that misses.
Bae utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bae is trying to drag Mcconnell to the mat but Mcconnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Bae breaks from the clinch.
Bae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Bae.
Mcconnell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bae shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bae sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mcconnell is trying to stand.
Bae perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bae is looking to take a break and control but Mcconnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcconnell is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcconnell wants to improve his position but Bae is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rae Bae will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jc Mcconnell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bae gets a double leg takedown into Mcconnell's guard.
Mcconnell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bae dives into side control.
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcconnell throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
You can see the frustration on Mcconnell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Mcconnell is trying to control Bae's posture but Bae avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell is trying to buck Bae off.
Mcconnell bucks up and tries to throw Bae off but instead Bae has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bae just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bae lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mcconnell's head.
Mcconnell is really stuck here.
What can Mcconnell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mcconnell trying to control the hands but Bae won't let him.
Bae controlling from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bae has the hooks in. Mcconnell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Mcconnell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcconnell just trying to survive but Bae is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mcconnell turns into Bae and is now in his guard.
Mcconnell gets to his feet. Bae looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mcconnell slips a straight right by Bae.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mcconnell fails to land.
Mcconnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Bae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bae throws out a loose jab but Mcconnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bae looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bae misses with a punch on the inside.
Bae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcconnell.
Mcconnell has a couple of punches blocked by Bae.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcconnell.
Mcconnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bae turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bae manages to end up in side control.
Mcconnell sneaks out the side door and pushes Bae away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bae has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rae Bae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jc Mcconnell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bae drives through and clinches with Mcconnell against the cage.
Jc Mcconnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcconnell jumps guard but Bae stands there with Mcconnell around his waist. Mcconnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcconnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcconnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bae blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell is trying to pull guard but Bae turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell throws an elbow but it misses.
Mcconnell is trying to pull guard but Bae has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jc Mcconnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcconnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Bae.
Bae lands a shoulder strike.
Mcconnell throws a head punch that misses.
Bae has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcconnell after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Mcconnell.
Mcconnell tries to pull guard but Bae holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcconnell drops back down to his feet.
Bae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcconnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bae was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcconnell.
Bae only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bae rushes Mcconnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcconnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bae breaks from the clinch.
Bae tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcconnell swivels and escapes.
Bae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcconnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Bae.
Bae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcconnell.
Mcconnell working aggressively here.
Bae has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcconnell after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Bae - that landed with a thud.
Bae blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mcconnell fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcconnell jumps guard but Bae turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcconnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Bae.
Mcconnell jumps guard but Bae stands there with Mcconnell around his waist. Mcconnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mcconnell fails to land.
Bae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcconnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bae misses with an elbow strike.
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bae has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcconnell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcconnell letting Bae take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bae blocks an uppercut.
Rae Bae is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcconnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bae's brow.
Bae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcconnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcconnell tries to pull guard but Bae won't allow it.
Bae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcconnell's elbow.
Bae dodges an elbow strike from Mcconnell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bae gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jc Mcconnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcconnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rae Bae.
I've got Bae winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rae Bae!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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